The by-elections for the Budhni and Vijaypur assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh are scheduled for 13th November, with results to be declared on 23rd November. Candidates can file their nominations from 18th to 25th October, with scrutiny set for 28th October, and the last date for withdrawal of candidatures on 30th October.
Vacancy Details
- Vijaypur: The seat became vacant after BJP leader Ramniwas Rawat joined the party and resigned.
- Budhni: This seat was vacated when Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan became an MP.
Candidates for Budhni
The BJP has a strong lineup for the Budhni seat:
- Ramakant Bhargav: Former MP from Vidisha, close to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has previously played a key role in six of Chouhan’s election campaigns.
- Guruprasad Sharma: Former President of the Forest Development Corporation with extensive political experience and public support.
- Kartikeya Singh Chouhan: Son of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, active in recent elections and popular among youth.
- Rajendra Singh Rajput: Former President of the Warehousing Corporation and has a long-standing connection with the constituency.
- Raghunath Singh Bhati: Former District President of Sehore, known for his organizational skills and close ties to Shivraj Singh.
Congress Strategy for Budhni
Congress is deliberating on its candidates, with five potential nominees. Former Janpad Panchayat President Mahesh Rajput is a strong contender.
Candidates for Vijaypur
- Ramniwas Rawat is the confirmed BJP candidate.
- Congress is likely to field a tribal candidate, with Mukesh Malhotra, a Sahariya tribal leader, being a frontrunner due to the significant tribal voter base.
Political Dynamics and Strategies
For Budhni, the BJP has assigned Revenue Minister Karan Singh Verma as in-charge, focusing on increasing voter turnout at the booth level. Congress has appointed former minister Arun Yadav as coordinator for their campaign, with the challenge of finding a strong candidate.
In Vijaypur, the Congress committee led by AICC Secretary Chandan Yadav is in discussions to identify a formidable candidate, considering the community dynamics.
Recent Developments in Vijaypur
Following Ramniwas Rawat’s ministerial appointment, two irrigation projects worth over ₹171 crores have been approved for his constituency, demonstrating the government’s focus on infrastructure development.
CM’s Focus on Both Seats
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has been active in both constituencies, launching road development projects and distributing bonuses to local tendu leaf collectors.
National Leadership Engagement
Recently, former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath met with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, discussing strategies for the upcoming by-elections, which indicates the significance of these contests for both parties.
These elections will be crucial in shaping the political landscape in Madhya Pradesh, especially with both parties strategizing to secure their foothold in these important constituencies.
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